Lilium martagon 'Fairy Morning' | Fairy Morning Martagon Lily
DESCRIPTION
Lilium martagon 'Fairy Morning' is a distinctive Martagon hybrid lily known for its elegant, downward-facing blooms. The flowers exhibit a gradient of colors, starting with pink buds that unfurl to reveal petals with peachy-coral and tangerine hues, adorned with burgundy speckles sometimes outlined in gold. These blooms typically appear in late spring to early summer, contributing a graceful touch to garden landscapes.
Originating from the Martagon group, 'Fairy Morning' is appreciated for its shade tolerance and resilience. It flourishes in moderate shade to full sun, preferring well-drained, slightly alkaline soils enriched with organic matter. Once established, this lily can produce numerous blooms per stem, enhancing its appeal in borders, woodland gardens, and as a cut flower.
DESCRIPTION
Lilium martagon 'Fairy Morning' is a distinctive Martagon hybrid lily known for its elegant, downward-facing blooms. The flowers exhibit a gradient of colors, starting with pink buds that unfurl to reveal petals with peachy-coral and tangerine hues, adorned with burgundy speckles sometimes outlined in gold. These blooms typically appear in late spring to early summer, contributing a graceful touch to garden landscapes.
Originating from the Martagon group, 'Fairy Morning' is appreciated for its shade tolerance and resilience. It flourishes in moderate shade to full sun, preferring well-drained, slightly alkaline soils enriched with organic matter. Once established, this lily can produce numerous blooms per stem, enhancing its appeal in borders, woodland gardens, and as a cut flower.
DESCRIPTION
Lilium martagon 'Fairy Morning' is a distinctive Martagon hybrid lily known for its elegant, downward-facing blooms. The flowers exhibit a gradient of colors, starting with pink buds that unfurl to reveal petals with peachy-coral and tangerine hues, adorned with burgundy speckles sometimes outlined in gold. These blooms typically appear in late spring to early summer, contributing a graceful touch to garden landscapes.
Originating from the Martagon group, 'Fairy Morning' is appreciated for its shade tolerance and resilience. It flourishes in moderate shade to full sun, preferring well-drained, slightly alkaline soils enriched with organic matter. Once established, this lily can produce numerous blooms per stem, enhancing its appeal in borders, woodland gardens, and as a cut flower.
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Family: Liliaceae
Height: 24–48 inches
Width: 4–8 inches
Flower color: Pink with peach blushes, golden petal edges, and variable garnet speckles
Fragrance: Light, sweet
Bloom time: Early to mid-summer
Light requirements: Partial shade to full sun
Water requirements: Regular
Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to promote new blooms; allow foliage to die back naturally in fall
Growing zone: USDA zones 3–8
Wildlife attractors: Bees
